Introduction
Match-Trader is a trading platform developed by Match-Trade Technologies LLC, intended for use by registered brokers and proprietary trading firms. The platform is not designed for individual retail use. Publicly accessible versions of the platform operate only in a demonstration capacity and do not support live trading unless accessed through an authorized broker or firm.
Company Overview
Match-Trade Technologies LLC is a global financial technology provider with operational headquarters in Irvine, California, and Warsaw, Poland. The company also maintains offices in Cyprus, South Korea, Malaysia, and India. It specializes in building trading infrastructure and digital platforms for institutional clients in the financial sector. The company does not offer brokerage services or directly engage in financial transactions.
Match-Trader is one of the flagship products offered by Match-Trade Technologies. It is part of a broader ecosystem of services aimed at institutional clients such as Forex brokers and prop trading firms.
Platform Architecture
Progressive Web App Framework
Match-Trader is built using Progressive Web App (PWA) technology. This framework enables seamless synchronization of user settings, trading data, and interface elements across web browsers, desktop devices, and mobile platforms. This approach ensures that traders experience consistent functionality and performance regardless of the device being used.
Server Licence and White-Label Models
Match-Trader is available through two primary deployment models:
- Server Licence: This model offers brokers full control over their trading infrastructure. It supports large-scale environments, with the capability to manage tens of thousands of trading accounts simultaneously.
- White-Label Package: This option allows brokers to deploy a fully branded version of the platform. All interfaces, including web and mobile apps, are customized with the broker’s branding while using Match-Trade Technologies’ back-end infrastructure.
Core Functionalities
TradingView Integration
Match-Trader includes native integration with TradingView, a widely-used charting solution. This integration provides users with access to technical indicators, multiple chart types, drawing tools, and timeframes. It eliminates the need for third-party charting subscriptions and enables detailed technical analysis directly within the trading platform.
Prop Trading and Tournaments
The platform features modules specifically designed for proprietary trading firms. These include functionalities for managing trader challenges, viewing performance statistics, and organizing tournaments. A dynamic ranking widget refreshes every 20 seconds, offering real-time participant standings. Additional visual elements like flag indicators and change tracking are integrated to enhance user experience.
Drag-and-Drop Trade Tools
Match-Trader features advanced chart-based trade management tools. Traders can adjust stop-loss and take-profit orders by dragging them directly on the chart. The interface displays pip distance and value calculations in real-time. Pending orders and other modifications can be edited interactively, providing an intuitive and responsive trading experience.
Ecosystem Integration and APIs
The platform includes open APIs that allow seamless integration with external systems such as client relationship management (CRM) tools, liquidity providers, and third-party applications. Match-Trader can be connected to custom-built or pre-existing broker infrastructure. It is compatible with common Forex CRM solutions and offers embedded onboarding, account management, and client area tools.
Liquidity and Bridge Solutions
Match-Trader supports multiple liquidity aggregation mechanisms and includes bridging capabilities for legacy trading platforms like MT4 and MT5. Through its liquidity bridge, brokers can manage order flow, slippage control, and risk exposure effectively. The platform also supports integration with external regulated liquidity providers to support ECN trading models.
Deployment and Access
Demonstration Use
Publicly available versions of the platform, including those found in app stores and on the official website, are configured for demonstration purposes only. They showcase the full range of user interface features and trading tools but do not allow for live trading or real-money transactions.
Broker-Specific Access
To access live trading features, users must open an account with a broker or proprietary trading firm that uses the Match-Trader platform. Each broker hosts a separate instance of the platform, and user accounts are tied specifically to that broker’s environment.
Recent Platform Enhancements
Tournament Features
Recent updates have focused on enhancing the platform’s tournament module. A redesigned ranking widget was introduced with real-time updates, enhanced layout, and additional data visibility. These changes improve the competitive transparency and administrative capabilities for firms hosting trading contests or evaluation programs.
Chart Interaction Improvements
New functionality has been added to the drag-and-drop trade editing feature on TradingView charts. These include more accurate pip calculations, redesigned overlays, and smoother interaction handling. Additional visual feedback was introduced to improve the usability of pending order modifications and position adjustments.
Notifications and Social Features
System notifications have been updated to include new types of alerts and better user controls. Social trading features were enhanced to provide real-time updates on copied trades, following activity, and mirror account statistics. These features are built to support brokers offering copy trading or managed account solutions.
Feature Summary
| Feature Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Deployment Models | Server licence and white-label options |
| Accessibility | Web, desktop shortcut, iOS and Android mobile devices |
| Charting Tools | Embedded TradingView interface with full toolset |
| Trade Management | Drag-and-drop editing of SL/TP on charts |
| Integration Capabilities | Open APIs for CRM, liquidity, and bridge integration |
| Liquidity Solutions | Aggregated liquidity, ECN support, MT4/MT5 bridge compatibility |
| Prop Trading Tools | Challenge modules, ranking widgets, trader dashboards |
| Demo Platform | App store versions operate in demo mode only |
| Real Access | Requires an account with an authorized broker or firm |


